APPLICATION: Courses and Careers

1.1       I was inspired to study Diagnostic Radiography when my Aunt who works as a Radiographer told me the wonderful experiences encountered on her shifts at the Hospital. She sometimes brought X-ray images home and taught me the mechanisms of X-rays and anatomy and physiology. I could, however, not study Radiography as it was not one of the courses offered at Universities in Myanmar. I have been working as Care Worker since April 2011 and my responsibilities include working with other care workers and coordinators as a team to provide effective care to our patients. For the best care of the patients and to advance myself to a higher position, I made a decision to study Bachelor of Science in Diagnostic Radiography at the University level, which will prepare me to provide holistic healthcare to individuals, families and communities. I believe I will succeed in this very demanding health care professional role. I am confident and excited with my carrier choice.

1.2       As I have fervent desire to become a professional Radiographer, I have chosen to take Access to HE course in Radiography conducted by Kensington and Chelsea College, in order to pursue BSc Diagnostic Radiography course at University. This Access course is the first step on the path to making my goal a reality. I am especially interested in studying Anatomy, Physics and Mathematics in this Access Course.  The areas of new learning and challenges studying in Access Courses are Anatomy, Psychology and Sociology. Mathematics and Physics I studied in the University help me hugely in studying X-ray, Magnetism, Radio Active Decay, Ionization radiation, radioactivity, electromagnetic.

2.1       According to entry requirements from the University, I take Access to HE course in Radiography conducted by Kensington and Chelsea College. I went to Royal Brompton Hospital for work placement at Imaging Department. I gained opportunities to speak to different levels of Diagnostic Radiographers and discussed about a Radiographer and his/her role in the hospital. Furthermore, I observed how Diagnostic Radiographers performed X-Rays, CT Scans, MRI Scans, and Ultrasound. I have a BSc Mathematics Degree from Yangon University in Myanmar and an NVQ Level 2 in Healthcare. This is to prove that I have the necessary skills to undertake research skills for tertiary training, which would be beneficial for my University training as a Diagnostic Radiographer.

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Actions Plans by terms
Actions	September 2012 to June 2013
	Term 1 (Sept 2012-Dec 2012)	Term 2(Jan 2013-March 2013)	Term 3 (April 2013-June 2013)
Studying Anatomy, Psychology, Sociology, Mathematics, English, Communication, IT and Physics. Literature review for research assignments. Submitting assignments: Blood and Cardio-vascular System, Psychology and IT. Sitting examinations: Mathematics and cells system. Taking Work Placements at Hospital. Doing research on Universities' entry criteria and preparing for UCAS application and submitting UCAS application.
Studying Anatomy, Psychology, Sociology, Mathematics, English, Communication, IT and Physics. Submitting assignments: English, Physics, Psychology, Sociology, and Communication. Sitting Examinations: Nervous System, Physics, Mathematics, and Skeletal System. Taking work placement at Hospital.
Taking final examination and submitting final papers and assignments accordingly

3.2       I was inspired to study Diagnostic Radiography when my Aunt who works as a Radiographer told me the wonderful experiences encountered on her shifts at the Hospital. She sometimes brought X-ray images home and taught me the mechanisms of X-rays and anatomy and physiology. I could, however, not study Radiography as it was not one of the courses offered at Universities in Myanmar.

As I have fervent desire to become a professional Radiographer, I have chosen to take Access to HE course in Radiography conducted by Kensington and Chelsea College, in order to pursue BSc Diagnostic Radiography course at University. This Access course is the first step on the path to making my goal a reality. I am especially interested in studying Anatomy, Physics and Mathematics in this Access Course.  Mathematics and Physics I studied in the University help me hugely in studying X-ray, Magnetism, Radio Active Decay, Ionization radiation, radioactivity, electromagnetic.

I went to Royal Brompton Hospital for work placement at Imaging Department, I gained opportunities to speak to different levels of Diagnostic Radiographers and discussed about a Radiographer and his/her role in the hospital. They also enthusiastically explained to me about Imaging Department and a Radiographer. Diagnostic radiographers work mainly within the radiology and imaging departments of hospitals, but may also work in surgeries or clinics. I am very impressed with their profession in action, which ascertained my aim to become a Diagnostic Radiographer. When I was in that hospital, I had a chance to observe taking X-ray to see if the knee of an old man who had fallen over, was broken. Depending upon the result showing in the film, doctor will decide the best way of treatment to him. 

Furthermore, I observed how Diagnostic Radiographers performed X-Rays, CT Scans, MRI Scans, and Ultrasound. Radiographers meet new people constantly and are highly regarded by the patients for their professionalism and the support they provide. They need to operate sophisticated machines and to be computer literate is an experience I already possess when I worked as a Data Analyst for Metronet.

I have a BSc Mathematics Degree from Yangon University in Myanmar and an NVQ Level 2 in Healthcare. This is to prove that I have the necessary skills to undertake research skills for tertiary training, which would be beneficial for my University training as a Diagnostic Radiographer.

I have been working as Care Worker since April 2011 and my responsibilities include working with other care workers and coordinators as a team to provide effective care to our patients. The ability to work as part of a team is also a required skill for Radiographers in the NHS.

Moreover I obtained Care Worker of the Month Award from the Company in June 2012. I believe my strong communication skills, patience, empathy and ability to problem solve, which are all important to a Radiographer, have been developed through both my College student and work experience that I have completed. Working as a Care Worker has given me contact with a range of people and I have learnt how to work independently as well as part of a team.

For the best care of the patients and to advance myself to a higher position, I made a decision to study Bachelor of Science in Diagnostic Radiography at the University level, which will prepare me to provide holistic healthcare to individuals, families and communities. I believe I will succeed in this very demanding health care professional role. I am confident and excited with my carrier choice.

I already have appointment for work placement in other two more hospitals in order to get hand-on experiences in Imaging Department.

4.1 & 4.2        The questions which are most likely to be asked at interview are as follows, including my own answers to questions.

Question: What is the value of assertive communication?

Answer: Assertive communication is the ability to express positive and negative idea and feelings in an open, honest and direct way.

Question: What role do you play in group work?

Answer: I studied and discussed together with my classmates regarding the subjects we taught.

Question: What is the biggest challenge you have had to overcome?

Answer: My biggest challenge is to pass HE Access to Radiography course with merit and distinctions.

Question: What are the proudest of in your life so far?

Answer: The proudest of in my life so far is being a mother.

Question: What is your honest opinion of your own skills of using formal, written English?

Answer: Honestly, I am able to write to get the readers understood clearly.